Rod Ponton says he looked normal on the webcam as he waited to be let into the Zoom hearing in a Texas courtroom.
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CEO of Prime dealerships’ parent company arrested on fraud charges
New York prosecutors allege GPB Capital Holdings CEO David Gentile and two others have been running a Ponzi-like scheme.
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Former Maine developer Michael Liberty accepts pardon from Trump
The criminal wire and securities fraud case against Liberty is now dead, but other legal challenges remain.
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Opponents of CMP shutoff notices file appeal to reinstate ban
The group maintains that sending such notices during the winter and at the height of the pandemic is ‘unreasonable’ under Maine law.
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Our View: Fees are too high for Maine electronic court records
Accessing public records is a public right, not an opportunity for the court system to raise revenue.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine courts begin posting records online, but fees are seen as barrier to access
Right now, the public must pay $1 per page just to view a document online, a cost that can quickly add up for a lengthy filing.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Judicial order sets new limits on court appearances over COVID-19 concerns
Police agencies adjust to restrictions placed on each court.
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Lawsuit against owner of Prime Automotive moves forward
A Massachusetts judge is allowing most of a lawsuit filed by former CEO David Rosenberg against the new owners to proceed.
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In the Maine woods, preparations signal imminent start of CMP power line project
In court papers Monday, the developer says access road plowing started Monday and construction is expected to begin on or about Jan. 18.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Maine courts handcuffed as coronavirus pandemic continues
Virtual hearings are taking the place of most in-person court appearances to lessen the risk of exposure to the coronavirus, but lawyers say there is no substitute for in-person jury trials.